Your Chicago Uber or Lyft could start to cost more beginning Tuesday as a “congestion fee” written into the city’s 2026 budget goes into effect. The fee, known as a “Ground Transportation Tax TNP ...

If you’re planning a road trip through Illinois, you won’t want to miss some of the state’s most unique and quirky attractions. Illinois is home to a variety of roadside attractions that are sure to ...

A reader wondered why the sign for the Chicago Children's Museum, located at Navy Pier, had some lights out during Saturday's ...

The Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier celebrated the opening of its new Charley Harper exhibit, focused on celebrating ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Chicago’s chief financial officer, Jill Jaworski, is ...

After a little over two years, Jill Jaworski is stepping down from the city’s top financial post to become CFAO of the nonprofit Navy Pier, a popular tourism destination.

As Chicago prepares for a large New Year's Eve celebration and fireworks along the riverfront, police say they're ready. In a matter of hours, the main stage will be set up for Chicago's last big ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's the most wonderful time of the year for college football with so many bowl games this week. And a few local high school players are getting ready for a big game of their own. The ...

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. As 2025 comes to close, Eater Chicago looks back on the year’s 10 ...